South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow Presents a Book Reading and Fundraiser featuring authors Rishi Reddi and Marina Budhos July 27, 2006

South Asian American Leaders of Tomorrow (SAALT) Presents
Refocus Series: The Immigrant Experience

A Book Reading and Fundraiser
Featuring authors
MARINA BUDHOS
and
RISHI REDDI
Thursday July 27, 2006
7-9 PM
Chapters Bookstore
445 11 Street, NW (between 11th & E Streets)
Washington, DC 20004
Closest Metro: Metro Center (Red Line)
Ticket Prices:
SAALT Members & Students: $10
Non-Members: $15
RSVP to saalt@saalt.org by July 25th

Marina Budhos’ new novel, Ask Me No Questions, portrays an undocumented Bangladeshi family facing deportation in post-9/11 America. She is also the author of House of Waiting, The Professor of Light and Remix: Conversations with Immigrant Teenagers.

Rishi Reddi is the author of the forthcoming collection Karma and Other Stories, which includes fiction chosen for The Best American Short Stories 2005 and for honorable mention in Pushcart Prize 2004.

With Generous Support from Whole Foods Market- P Street

SAALT’s Refocus Series provides the opportunity to examine current issues through literature and film. All proceeds benefit SAALT’s work towards increasing civic participation by South Asians. SAALT is a national, non-profit organization. Visit www.saalt.org for more information.

Official Website: http://www.saalt.org/july_27_2006.html